1935 - 1974. War economy, collapse and economic miracle

Although not a direct arms supplier, the Linde Company experienced vigorous growth during the Nazi regime. Its entire product line - from gas separators and industrial gases to motors and mobile repair facilities - was considered important to the war effort. Despite great destruction, the company was able to return quickly to its original markets after the war - with a few changes.

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Prominent themes from this period:

Growth in times of war
Linde and National Socialism
War’s end: a new beginning
Economic miracle: not all industries benefited
A new generation: beginning of the strategy debate